Alor Pothe Nobojatray (APON) Foundation (literally translated as 'In the journey towards enlightenment’) is a non-profit, government approved, charitable organisation dedicated towards enlightening and improving the lives of the economically and socially deprived members of the community. APON aims to provide basic education to child labourers and to create employment opportunities among the underprivileged and disadvantaged sections of the society. In particular, APON seeks to establish an egalitarian society which guarantees basic education, improved health and hygiene to underprivileged children and financial independence and empowerment to their families.
APON is a member organization of the Consortium for Street Children (CSC).
Where they operate
Headquarters Location
Dhaka - 1212
Bangladesh
Organization Type
Main Areas of Work
What They Do
APON's programs include:
- Education Program
- Nutrition Support Program
- Health and Hygiene Program
- Transitional Shelter for Street Children
- Sewing Training for Women
- Computer Training for Youth
- Day Care Center for Rohingya Refugee Children